Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs

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The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs seeks a more just and peaceful world by building knowledge and advancing cooperation through research, teaching, and dialogue.

Featured News

José Casanova and Jocelyne Césari Speak on Religious Pluralism

Rev. David Hollenbach, S.J., Relates Catholic Social Teaching to War in Ukraine

Patrick Beldio Discusses New Book on the Legacy of the Mother of the Sri Autobindo Ashram

Events

Featured Event

Students discuss religion and politics in history and culture during the first panel of the 2024 student symposium.

Apr
12

2025

Hoya Paxa Student Symposium 2025

9:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. EDT Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Hall

Other Events

Apr
4

2025

Academic Freedom Colloquium

On the Berkley Forum

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March 21, 2025

Religion, The Missing Dimension of Statecraft at 30—Lessons and Legacies

In Religion-Averse Japan, a Religion-Backed Party Remains Pivotal

November 25, 2024

In Religion-Averse Japan, a Religion-Backed Party Remains Pivotal

By: Levi McLaughlin

Situating the Impact of Hindutva in Nepal

November 25, 2024

Situating the Impact of Hindutva in Nepal

By: Mohammed Sinan Siyech

Hinduism, Soft Power, and the Remaking of Global Indian Public Culture under Narendra Modi

November 25, 2024

Hinduism, Soft Power, and the Remaking of Global Indian Public Culture under Narendra Modi

By: Rohit Chopra

Hindutva, Indian Foreign Policy, and the Israel-Palestine Conflict

November 25, 2024

Hindutva, Indian Foreign Policy, and the Israel-Palestine Conflict

By: Mohammed Sinan Siyech

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November 19, 2024

The G20 Interfaith Forum: Moving from Dialogue to Encounter and Impact

By: Thomas Banchoff Katherine Marshall

Our Topics

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Catholic Church and the World

COVID-19

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Ethics and International Affairs

Gender

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Global Safeguarding

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Globalization and Pluralism

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Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue

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Law and Religion

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Migration and Refugees

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Political Theology

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Racial Justice

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Religion and Development

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Religion and World Politics

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Religion in American Public Life

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Religion, Arts, and Culture

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Religious Freedom

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Students

The Berkley Center offers a number of ways for students to get involved, including participating in fellowship programs; doing service work, taking courses, and conducting research through the Doyle Engaging Difference Program; and working at the center.

Explore opportunities below.

Religion, Ethics, and World Affairs Minor

Doyle Global Dialogue

Education and Social Justice Project

Pulitzer Center International Reporting Fellowship